2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 463 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Acadia | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Acadia | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |